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Masengill Family History

Masengill Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Massengill, Masengale, Massingill, Magill, Manwill, Mancill

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Where is the Masengill family from?

You can see how Masengill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masengill family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Masengill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Masengill family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Masengill's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Masengill families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Masengill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Masengill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Masengill. 47% of Masengill men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • School Teacher
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
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What Masengill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 816 census records available for the last name Masengill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masengill census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 50 immigration records available for the last name Masengill. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 231 military records available for the last name Masengill. For the veterans among your Masengill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masengill lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Masengill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Masengill in 1960 was 61, and 78 in 2003.

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